Innovative Food Enterprise: Hydroponics & Pop-Up Markets - A Peer Learning Visit
Date and time
Location
MG3 Farms
496 Missouri Road Maxton, NCDescription
Innovative Food Enterprise: Hydroponics & Pop-Up Markets - A Peer Learning Visit
July 19, 2018
10:00 am – 1:30 pm
MG3 Farms
496 Missouri Road
Maxton, NC
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910-740-3232
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Who Should Attend
Non-profits and faith-based organizations in the Sandhills region of NC who are thinking about or are already engaged in pop-up markets or hydroponics and are looking to partner with farmers.
Are you interested in learning about innovative models for growing and distributing healthy food? Do you want to make connections with local farmers or learn how best to partner with them in your organization? Have a community garden and want to try mobile markets as a way of getting healthy food out to your recipients? If so, come join us and hear from two of our partners who have found creative ways to both grow and distribute healthy food to their community.
What You’ll Experience
First, we will take a tour of MG3 Farms – a hydroponics farm in Maxton run by Roderick McMillan and hear his story as a young farmer of color and share advice on how your organization can partner with farmers. We will then hear from Men and Women United about their youth-led pop-up markets and learn about successful strategies for marketing, outreach, youth leadership and more!"
Agenda
10:00 am - 10:20 am Welcome and Introductions
10:20 am – 11:00 am Tour of MG3 Farms
11:00 am – 11:20 am Depart for St. Matthew’s AME Church for Partnering with Farmers and Q & A
11:40 am – 12:30 pm Strategies for Successful Pop–up Markets with Men and Women United
12:30 pm – 1: 00 pm Q & A and Wrap UP
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch and Goodbyes!
Cost
There is NO charge to attend this workshop. However, ALL participants must pre-register.
Lodging
Lodging is NOT being offered for this event.
Meals
Snacks and lunch will be provided. Our caterer will do their best to accommodate meals. If you require a special diet, please be sure to bring something you can snack on.
Mileage
A mileage stipend will be provided. 1 per car.
If you have any questions, please contact Donna Pratt at 919-951-0116 or via email at dpratt@conservationfund.org.
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